Current Time in Shimonoseki, Japan 🇯🇵
The current local time in Shimonoseki, Japan is 17:36:55 (JST) on Monday, 10 August 2026. Shimonoseki is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 265,684. The sun rises at about 05:34 and sets at 19:09 today (13h 35m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 19:09
- 13h 35m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Shimonoseki
Shimonoseki, Japan keeps JST (UTC+09:00). Shimonoseki does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:34 and sets at about 19:09 local time, giving Shimonoseki 13h 35m of daylight.
Right now it is 17:36 on Monday in Shimonoseki (UTC+09:00). When it is 17:36 here, it is 04:36 in New York (13h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Shimonoseki
- Use the Asia/Tokyo IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Shimonoseki to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 04:36 Mon | 13h behind |
| Los Angeles | 01:36 Mon | 16h behind |
| London | 09:36 Mon | 8h behind |
| Paris | 10:36 Mon | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 12:36 Mon | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 14:06 Mon | 3.5h behind |
| Singapore | 16:36 Mon | 1h behind |
| Sydney | 18:36 Mon | 1h ahead |
Best next checks from Shimonoseki
Compare Shimonoseki with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Japan.
Business-hours overlap from Shimonoseki
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Shimonoseki overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Shimonoseki time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Paris | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Dubai | 14:00-17:00 | 09:00-12:00 | 3 hours |
| Mumbai | 12:30-17:00 | 09:00-13:30 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Shimonoseki time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shimonoseki in?
Shimonoseki uses JST (UTC+09:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Shimonoseki observe daylight saving time?
No - Shimonoseki keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Shimonoseki today?
Today the sun rises around 05:34 and sets around 19:09 in Shimonoseki, about 13h 35m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Shimonoseki and other cities?
When it is 17:36 in Shimonoseki, it is 04:36 in New York (13h behind). See the table above for Shimonoseki's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Shimonoseki
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Japan time page.
Local entity signals for Shimonoseki
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Shimonoseki.
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00) |
| Coordinates | 33.96, 130.94 |
| Population signal | About 265,684 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:34, sunset 19:09, 13h 35m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Tokyo time-zone page for rules, the Japan country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 33.96° N, 130.94° E
Population: 265,684
Country: 🇯🇵 Japan
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST